The Panthers and Jaguars have followed similar paths this season. Both started out 0-2 and have seen their starting quarterbacks go down with injuries. Both teams have rebounded with two-game winning streaks and their backups have fared far better than most expected.
There are other similarities, as well. Like Carolina, Jacksonville has a mean defensive line and some tough cover corners on the back end. If this week’s game was played on a neutral field, they’d probably be considered dead even.
However, the Panthers are playing at home, so they’re favored. According to BetMGM, Carolina opened a 3.5-point favorite for Sunday’s game.
These teams have faced each other six times in their history, with both winning three. The most recent meeting was in 2015. The Panthers won 20-9.
